Utah Gay Marriage Ban Quickly Back In Court After Being Overturned

[Capt. Obvious]

Source: Associated Press

A federal judge on Monday is set to consider a request from the state of Utah to block gay weddings that have been taking place since Friday when the state's same-sex marriage ban was overturned.

U.S. District Judge Robert J. Shelby ruled Utah's law passed violates gay and lesbian couples' rights under the 14th Amendment.

Lawyers for the state want the ruling put on hold as they appeal the decision that has put Utah in the national spotlight because of its long-standing opposition to gay marriage. Shelby will hold a hearing on the request Monday morning.

On Sunday, a federal appeals court rejected the state's emergency request stay the ruling, saying they couldn't rule on a stay since Shelby hasn't acted on the motion before him.

Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/utah-gay-marriage-ban-quickly-back-in-court-after-being-overturned

[RKP5637]

1. Denial of civil rights and persecution, a despicable quality many stand strong on

professing their love of mankind and their religion. Damn fools.

[davidpdx]

2. I can't say that I'm surprised

The case is probably headed for appeal.

[Jesus Malverde]

3. OFFS

[Rowdyboy]

4. The stay was denied within the last few minutes

Never would have guessed Utah would be next

[Jesus Malverde]

5. Makes this OP all the more salient..

My sexual orientation is being used as a political fucking football. 43 years of this crap.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4199876

Thanks for the update and good news.

[Rowdyboy]

6. My pleasure...and I really mean that

It is such a pleasure to watch the walls come crumbling down around them. And in Utah of all places!